Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Auction Bling

I just came across a slide show from the New York Times Online featuring jewelry and jewels that have recently sold at auction. Basically, it's a gratuitous menagerie of baubles. Surprisingly, many of the items were auctioned off at three to for times their anticipated value.

My favorite item in the slide show is this Cartier art-deco travel clock made of deep green jade. The face and handle are gold highlighted with black enamel. I'd probably stop hitting the snooze button for an hour straight, if I was being woken up by a $14,000 clock!

LET'S GET PERSONAL

I use the body as a pedestal to showcase wearable sculptures. I received my MFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from the Rhode Island School of Design. I currently work as the Gallery Director at Hera Gallery, teach Continuing Education at RISD, and maintain an active studio practice.